The effect of the DUSO guidance program on the intelligence and social behaviour of institutionalised mentally retarded children

This study was designed to test the effects of the DUSO Guidance Program on institutionalised mentally retarded children. It was hypothesised that as a result of the social stimulation received from this enrichment program, the mental age (MA) and IQ of the children would increase and their social behaviour improve. The background to this study was discussed and involved the examination of relevant concepts in the fields of mental retardation, institutionalisation, general intelligence, social learning theory, and enrichment programs.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Psychology

Year dc:date.issued

1975

Author dc:creator

• Bagg, Wendy Ann

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Dowdall, Terence

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12321

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/12321